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Choosing Rod Sherkin

Procurement Insights

A Little Background When Kelly Barner recently contacted me suggesting I connect with Rod Sherkin, I had to admit that although his company, ProPurchaser, has existed since 2001, I had never really heard of them. What may surprise you is one of the last things I consider is the technology platform. COMPETITORS 1. As a result, Ever.Ag

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How to get the C-Suite to see procurement as a strategic lever versus a cost-savings function

Procurement Insights

“A 2023 survey by KPMG highlights this transition, revealing that procurement leaders are now focusing on supply chain resiliency (68%), introducing new products or expanding into new markets (65%), and improving margins through cost reduction (71%). The focus is on efficiency and control. What is your take?

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Selecting the right service provider partner for each one of the three steps or stages of procurement digital transformation success

Procurement Insights

In this test case, the public sector organization realized a year-over-year 23% cost of goods savings for seven consecutive years while simultaneously reducing the number of buyers required to manage the contract to 3 from an original 23. The Dangerous Supply Chain Myths series was based on my review of the ISM, CAPS and A.T.

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11 Best eSourcing Software for Mid-Market Companies

Procurement Software

It serves the needs of purchasing managers, procurement professionals and senior buyers. It automates the entire sourcing cycle, improves compliance and transparency, reduces cycle times, enhances teamwork, and promises a near-immediate return on investment. It enables users to allocate, manage and monitor budgets.